SMOWL
The registered office is Calle Arturo Campión 22, 20018 Donostia/San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain.
What it is
SMOWL provides digital exam proctoring for educational institutions, certification bodies, and businesses, for online and in-person assessments. Computer Monitoring can record applications, browsing activity, connected devices, and the use of generative AI tools during an exam. Browser Lock can block actions such as opening new tabs, leaving the test screen, or using unauthorized shortcuts. Identity checks compare a webcam image with an identity document, while periodic images and a second camera can show the test taker’s surroundings. After exams, reports group detected incidents and include visual evidence and descriptions for review. SMOWL lists learning-system integrations including Moodle, Canvas, Open LMS, Classe365, and Blackboard, and names D2L among certified partners. Its trial provides 25 licenses for 21 days through mySmowltech; free integration requires LMS administrator permissions. Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android are supported, with Chrome or Firefox recommended. Computer monitoring in CLASS, PLUS, and PRO requires a desktop application, while webcam monitoring alone does not require installation. Pricing is available on request, and no free plan is listed.
For and against
For
- Monitors applications, browsing, and connected devices
- Browser Lock restricts selected exam actions
- Includes webcam identity checks and incident reports
- Integrates with named learning management systems
- Trial includes 25 licenses for 21 days
Against
- No free plan is listed
- Pricing is available on request
- Computer monitoring requires a desktop app
- Free integration requires LMS administrator permissions
The verdict
SMOWL offers several forms of exam monitoring, identity checks, and post-exam incident reporting, with integrations for learning systems. Check whether desktop installation and LMS administrator access fit the intended setup.
Who it suits
It suits schools, certification bodies, and businesses that conduct online or in-person exams and assessments. Organizations using learning management systems may find its listed integrations relevant.
Plans and prices
SMOWL Class 5000
5,000 exam-session licenses · $1.50 per license
Read 15 Oct 2026 · aws.amazon.com
SMOWL+ 5000
5,000 exam-session licenses · $3.00 per license
Read 15 Oct 2026 · aws.amazon.com
SMOWL Pro 5000
5,000 exam-session licenses · $5.00 per license
Read 15 Oct 2026 · aws.amazon.com
Activity-based license
One monitored activity per user · suited to admissions, single assessments, certifications and selection tests
Read 15 Oct 2026 · smowl.net
User-based license
Unlimited activities per user during the contracted period
Read 15 Oct 2026 · smowl.net
SMOWL PLUS
Webcam authentication · device and environment monitoring · optional Browser Lock
Read 3 Oct 2026 · smowl.net
SMOWL PRO
Second-camera supervision · optional human review · API report customization · user- or activity-based licensing
Read 3 Oct 2026 · smowl.net
SMOWL CLASS
Computer Monitoring or Browser Lock · in-person digital exams · LMS integration
Read 3 Oct 2026 · smowl.net
SMOWL ENTERPRISE
Live human proctoring · direct chat · incident intervention · enterprise support
Read 3 Oct 2026 · smowl.net
On the record
- API and LTI
- SMOWL offers API access for custom LMS work and LTI integration; technical implementation guides are available inside the logged-in mySmowltech portal.smowl.net · read 15 Oct 2026
- Browser Lock
- The SMOWL browser extension can block tabs, windows, copy/paste, printing and prohibited shortcuts while recording forced-close attempts.smowl.net · read 15 Oct 2026
- Company legal name
- The website identifies the controller as Smiley Owl Tech, S.L., with Spanish tax number B75073452.smowl.net · read 15 Oct 2026
- Company size
- LinkedIn lists Smowltech as a privately held company with 51–200 employees.linkedin.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Compliance
- SMOWL identifies GDPR, FERPA, CCPA, and the European Union AI Act as regulatory frameworks addressed on its privacy page, and describes its proctoring as ISO 27001 and ENS certified.smowl.net · read 3 Oct 2026
- Computer monitoring
- SMOWL CM can detect virtual machines, unauthorized applications and generative-AI tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini and Copilot.smowl.net · read 15 Oct 2026
- Core monitoring
- Its options include identity authentication, webcam and microphone supervision, computer and browser monitoring, environment checks and incident reports.smowl.net · read 15 Oct 2026
- Data hosting
- The privacy policy says AWS servers are in the European Union and that customer data is not transferred outside the EU.smowl.net · read 15 Oct 2026
- Deployment model
- AWS Marketplace describes SMOWL as SaaS deployed on AWS, with recurring contract usage and possible additional AWS infrastructure costs.aws.amazon.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Documentation access
- Integration, API, configuration and administration guides require mySmowltech login, while general help material is available through a Help Center.smowl.net · read 15 Oct 2026
- Environment checks
- Environment monitoring can use a second camera, such as a phone or tablet, to show the test taker’s surroundings.smowl.net · read 3 Oct 2026
- Environment scan
- An optional second camera on a phone or tablet checks the workspace for other people or devices.smowl.net · read 15 Oct 2026
- Extension requirements
- The browser extension works on Chrome and Edge plus Chromium browsers such as Opera, Brave and Vivaldi, while Safari and Firefox are unsupported for that extension.smowl.net · read 15 Oct 2026
- Free trial
- Institutions can test 25 licenses for 21 days through mySmowltech, with administrator permissions needed for LMS integration.smowl.net · read 15 Oct 2026
- Funding
- Dealroom lists a May 2022 seed round of €1.7 million involving Wayra, Social Stock Exchange and Sparkmind.app.dealroom.co · read 15 Oct 2026
- Identity checks
- SMOWL can compare a webcam image of the test taker with an identity document and take periodic images during the exam.smowl.net · read 3 Oct 2026
- Identity verification
- The authentication feature compares a live face image with an identity document and takes periodic snapshots during the activity.smowl.net · read 15 Oct 2026
- Installation limit
- SMOWL CLASS, PLUS, and PRO require a desktop application for computer monitoring, while webcam monitoring alone requires no installation.smowl.net · read 3 Oct 2026
